The nhm inscription is the most important piece of geographical evidence book of mormon supporters have for their claims. Book of mormondna evidencegeography issues fairmormon. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence rodney meldrum, 2008. Some mormon researchers claim that it is not valid to use genetics to attempt to prove or disprove the historicity of the book of mormon, citing a lack of source genes and the improbability of tracing israelite dna even if present. The author goes over the same stuff weve just been over and even more factors we havent been able to get to. Two of the most prevalent claims for the book of mormon are, there is much archaeological proof to the book of mormon, and the american indians are descendants of israelites who came to america as described in the book of mormon. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence youtube.
Some argue dna disproves the historicity of the book of mormon while others say it offers supporting evidence. They use a specific genetic haplogroup x2a to argue that the hopewell indians, like the nephites, are from semitic caucasianjewish lineages 538. Sounds menacing from a distance, but is feeble when viewed close up. The book of mormon presents the evidence from dna researchers. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon by rich deem introduction. At this point, dna evidence simply cannot disprove or prove the historicity of the book of mormon. The first point that should be clarified is that those persons who state that dna evidence falsifies the authenticity of the book of mormon are not themselves performing genetic research to test this claim. As dna tests and sequencing has become more common critics of the book of mormon have pointed out that if there really was a group of people that traveled to the americas from the middle east west asia then there should be some.
What is the state of dna research on the book of mormon. Based on this new dna research, and utilizing the haplogroup x dna lineage, there is now not only plausible evidence favoring the claims of the book of mormon, but there is credible evidence that probably supports it. Dna evidence and molecular genetics disprove the book of mormon. Jan 18, 2018 how a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. They add, there has been little if any evidence seriously considered by the mainstream, scientific community that would indicate a middle east origin, or any other source of origin, for the majority of contemporary native americans. The chief claim, and the premise of the entire book, is that hebrews carried the message of the coming messiah on a voyage across the atlantic. Dna science challenges lds history christian research institute. Dna marker x2aj is probably the greatest dna evidence for the book of mormon thus far. The conclusion states, much as critics and defenders of the book of mormon would like to use dna studies to support their views, the evidence is simply inconclusive. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence general.
David read the surprising new dna evidence supports the. The book of mormon documentary examines and compares genetic evidence identifying the dna fingerprints of the jewish populations and american indian populations, and presents the testimony of several dna experts in seeking to answer the question, are israelites the principal ancestors of native american indians. On january 31, 2014, the lds church published an essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies in the gospel topics series on its official website. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Critics of the book of mormon have argued that dna evidence has demonstrated once and for all that the book was contrived by joseph smith and is hence a fraud. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand ended up losing his faith. Dna evidence proves book of mormon claims about ancient. Dna science challenges lds history christian research. Wayne may presents book of mormon evidence in north american geography, archaeology and historical records. The fact that haplo group x is a rare genetic marker supports the book of mormon narrative so are native american traditions of killing off a caucasian race of indian. For these same reasons, arguments that some defenders of the book of mormon make based on dna studies are also speculative. Supporting evidences of the book of mormon are broadly identifiable.
The book of mormon makes several scientific claims that can be tested. Dna samples taken from modern american indians show no connection to the dna of the peoples of the middle east. In early 2008 rodney meldrum published a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. In this post i wanted to emphasize physical evidencesstuff you can touch, see, feel. The nahom case provides evidence, not of the authenticity of the book of mormon, but of the willingness of lds scholars to look anywhere to find validation for a historically accurate reading of the book of mormon. Jan 21, 2016 a youtube clip entitled dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence is causing a stir among mormons as it has appeared on websites such as, ldsliving, prepare to serve youtube site and lds smile. It was released by the church to help explain how the book of mormon s credibility is not harmed due to recent dna evidence which concludes that the native americans are not the descendants of the book of mormon people, and to explain why the churchs credibility is not harmed due to having such a. The haplogroup x caucasian dna marker might be presented in several george caitlyn native american portraits. The evidence assembled to date suggests that the majority of native americans carry largely asian dna.
New scientific support for the truthfulness of the book of mormon. The book of mormon tells the story of a family from ancient jerusalem that crossed the ocean and colonized somewhere in the western hemisphere where they started an. Lost civilizations of north america documentary4, deborah bolnick on haplogroup x. Cherokeephoenician dna connection book of mormon evidence. There is simply no basis to claim that there is no genetic evidence linking native americans and the middle east.
X2aj is not found in north america but its importance to native american dna is virtually unknown. Nonmormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Scientists theorize that in an era that predated book of. Wikipedias other article on americas settlement does not. The criticism of the mormon church is the following. The book of mormon for more than 170 years, the church of jesus christ of latterday saints has declared the book of mormon to be a scriptural and literal history.
Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence for the book of mormon a youtube clip entitled dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence is causing a stir among mormons as it has appeared on websites such as. Rediscovering the bom remnant through dna book of mormon. Some claim that the book of mormon fits best in a geography located around the great lakes, and that this is supported by a mitochondrial dna group called haplogroup x2a. Another testament of jesus christ, is true, not false.
If the book of mormon were a historical record, one would expect that, like the lemba, there would be dna evidence to show that some remaining group of amerindians could trace their dna back to jewish origins. If the book of mormon is false, joseph smith was not a prophet. Its the 5ton elephant in the room that researchers geneticist do not want to talk about. While fairmormon applauds the efforts of latterday saints to defend the book of mormon against critics attacks, at present we feel unable to endorse this idea as persuasive evidence for the book of mormon.
However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states that lehi and his. Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints need to realize that god does not seek to confuse us and lead us away from him through the use of our intellect. However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states. Dna evidence conflicts with book of mormon dna studies in recent decades conclusively revealed that there is virtually no hebrew dna among native americans. Reviews of dna evidence for book of mormon geography fairmormon.
Members of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints need to realize that. A closer examination demonstrates that dna evidence does not discredit traditional lds beliefs, and that the claims of critics are based on nonfactual. During my trip behind the zion curtain i became more familiar with the dominant lines of defense in response to the dna evidence challenging the book of mormon. Apr 17, 2015 nothing is known about the dna of book of mormon peoples, and even if their genetic profile were known, there are sound scientific reasons that it might remain undetected. But being the strongest evidence so far against the book of mormon is a relative thing, akin to selecting the best smelling skunk in your local forest. This dvd delivers on its promise, and provided empirical evidence to those who will listen. How a mormon lawyer transformed archaeology in mexicoand. Jan 19, 2016 rod is a friend of mine and a member of my hp group, but he has oversimplified this dna matter, aside from falsely stating 1 that the maya are the center of interest of those who consider the book of mormon to be a mesoamerican codex, and 2 that they focus on the maya because they think that joseph smith did so as well. Archaeological and historical evidence dna and the book of. There are cultural and dna findings that match the book of mormon and old testament.
They appeal to the precision of dna evidence and tout their conclusions as being objective, verifiable, assumption free, and decisive. There is dna evidence that the native americans did not have the origins that the book of mormon purports that they do. Dna evidence conflicts with book of mormon lds facts. The book of mormon teaches that the people of the americas are decendants from lamanites, who originally crossed the oceans from jerusalem, sometime near 600 b.
However, this attack ignores several key points, among which is the fact that the book of mormon states that lehi and his family are clearly not jews. The book of mormon geography and map with dna evidence and the location of lands and cities such as zarahemla, cumorah, the narrow neck, mexico, caribbean sea, american indians, and true evidence are all here. The most recent article is one that addresses the issue of dna evidence and the historicity of the book of mormon. While evidence against the book of mormon and its miraculous origins has been steadily accumulating for more than a century, modern dna techniques provide new and irrefutable evidence to further bolster decades of anthropology, archaeology and linguistic study. The owner and employees of this site are members of the lds church and in good standing. While evidence against the book of mormon and its miraculous origins has been steadily accumulating for more than a century, modern dna techniques provide. Our first 2020 event will be april 9, 10, and 11th at the mountain america exposition center at 9575 s state st in sandy, ut 84070 this will be the firm foundation expo featuring the 25th international book of mormon evidence conference. Identifying ancient dna related to book of mormon people summary. Dna evidence supporting the book of mormon there is no dna evidence supporting the book of mormon. The problem, of course, is that most members of the church arent dna experts and havent followed the dna book of mormon arguments. Dna evidence of the book of mormon in north america, linking native americans to the jewish population in the middle east.
Book of mormon is neither easily corroborated nor refuted by dna evidence. The dna and scriptural narrative is nothing without the cultural evidence displayed by native american culture. In an essay titled does the dna evidence refute the book of mormon. But ultimately god requires faith, and is most likely making it intentionally difficult to prove the book of mormon. Thomas stuart ferguson lay in his hammock, certain that he had found. Non mormon archaeologists speak on book of mormon evidence. Response to rodney meldrums incredible new dna evidence.
The dna anti book of mormon argument is the y2k of the critics weapons arsenal. Prelude to the restoration dvd hidden in the heartland trailer. This must mean that amerindians are not descended from book of mormon peoples, and the book of mormon is false. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon to be false. Dna vs book of mormon incredible new evidence that proves the book of mormon. Read rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna this short version article is here and the long version may be downloaded here, titled rediscovering the book of mormon remnant through dna by rod meldrum effectively and powerfully addresses, and provides supporting evidence about the dna questions you may have. In fact, several mormon organizations have been founded in order to prove. The book of mormon specifically mentions that they are descendants of ephraim and manasseh. David read the surprising new dna evidence supports the book of mormon 40m. Dna and book of mormon geographies from simon southerton by mormon stories australia. Dna evidence for book of mormon geography miscellaneous. The dvd is based upon a popular presentation given in a number of fireside.
In this episode, three geneticists respond to the lds essay book of mormon and dna studies, and to apologist michael ashs article entitled the dna challenge to the book of mormon that fizzled. The lds church released an essay on their website titled book of mormon and dna studies. This video is an eyeopening look for mormons to see the deception laid before them by clearly proving that there is no evidence to support the book of mormon and, in fact, provides contrary evidence. Correlation and verification through dna, prophetic, scriptural, historical, climatological, archaeological, social, and cultural evidence. Critics who attempt to rely on dna evidence to attack the truth of the book of mormon mi. Hi, i just finished watching a dvd titled dna evidence for book of mormon geography. Book of mormon difficulties, contradictions and explanations. Book of mormon geography, lands, map, dna true evidence. In spite of this, meldrum along with his coeditor david hocking invokes this same dna evidence in the annotated edition of the book of mormon 554555. Dna studies in recent decades conclusively revealed that there is virtually no hebrew dna among native americans. Haplogroup x2a dna in native americans book of mormon evidence pt. Genetic attacks on the book of mormon focus on the fact that amerindian dna seems closest to asian dna, and not dna from the middle east or jewish dna.
In this article, we will provide some background on this issue focusing on the scientific issues, followed by a point by point response to various statements made in the essay about the book of mormon. If anyone tries to tell you differently in either direction, be very skeptical. Polynesian dna the legend of fu sand and the book of mormon is all evidence that the populating of north american was done by ship and not on artic land masses. Does dna evidence prove the book of mormon is false. Book of mormon dna evidence is the holy grail for mormons and antimormons alike. Some of you may be interested in my responses so i have posted these below. Archaeology itself can be divided and subdivided into numerous disciplines. Ces letter links to a poorly written wikipedia article as the basis of their sweeping claim. Book of mormon evidence in american archaeology wayne may. Five compelling archeological evidences for the book of mormon. In summary, dna evidence and the book of mormon is long overdue. The book of mormon geography lands and map with dna evidence.
The book of mormon presents the evidence from dna researchers, including mormon scientists, who are wrestling with the dna dilemma that now faces mormonism. There are also some powerful evidences for the book of mormon, including important correlations from the book of mormon text to mesoamerica and hebrew language and customs. Genetic attacks on the book of mormon focus on the fact that amerindian dna seems closest to asian dna, and not dna from the middle east or. Subtitled another testament of jesus christ, it recounts the story story of an israelite family who immigrated to and fully populated the american continents. Sep 08, 2016 on january 31, 2014, the lds church published an essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies in the gospel topics series on its official website. The strongest evidence yet against the book of mormon. Dna analysis has concluded that native american indians do not originate from the middle east or from israelites but rather from asia.
Dna evidence does not support the testimony of the lds church mormon doctrine. Book of mormon evidences 5 disk dvd series trailer. Now the same dna evidence used in courts of law can credibly speak to the validity of the book of mormon, which serves as the foundation of the mormon religion. It does not seem that haplogroup x can serve as good evidence of the book of mormon s antiquity.
Are israelites the principal ancestors of native americans. Sep 10, 2016 as to why this is the most concise dna evidence for the book of mormon is two fold. The following essay is the official lds released essay entitled book of mormon and dna studies. Mormons and mitochondrial dna by chad ressler in august 2004 simon southerton released a book entitled losing a lost tribe. Over 66,000 people viewed the video in the two weeks after it appeared. Nov 06, 2006 now the same dna evidence used in courts of law can credibly speak to the validity of the book of mormon, which serves as the foundation of the mormon religion. In the past few years, dna studies have been used to provide what may be the strongest and most convincing evidence so far against the authenticity of the book of mormon. I couldnt possibly cover every book of mormon correlation in one sitting. Testing of the ychromosome dna and mitochondrial dna are.